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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

4

Maynard social notes and local visits across town

Mrs. Bridget Claflin visits Roxbury while Miss Murray visits Clinton and Miss Abbie Colbert spends time with relatives in Westborough. Activities include lodge meetings, concerts, a whist party for St Patrick, and multiple residents traveling for work, visits, or illness.

Bridget Claflin Roxbury Mary Murray Clinton Abbie Colbert Westboro Daniel Goodenow Etsa N. H

Feels Entirely Well After Foley Kid Vid Use

A reader from Zenith Kansas reports severe back pain worsened by limited movement. After taking about two doses from a 50 cent box of Foley Kid Vid the writer says they now feel entirely well.

A. H. Francis Zenith Kan Foley

Washington's Birthday Party At Cannon's Hall

Misses Irene O'Donnell Mildred Carlson Grace Sweeney and Fidelis Callahan hosted about 60 friends at Cannon's hall on Tuesday afternoon. Red and white crepe decorations used national colors. favors included red white and blue caps for women and hatchets and caps for men. Guests enjoyed games dancing and refreshments.

Irene O’donnell Mildred Carlson Grace Sweeney Fidelis Callahan Washington

Death of Dr Robert Blood Recalls Career in Charlestown

Mrs Charles H Stanley travels to George's Mills New Hampshire after the death of her uncle Dr Robert A Blood a retired major general M V M He served on the staff of Governor W Murray Crane and was a longtime Charlestown physician in the community

Charles H. Stanley George’s Mills N. H Robert A. Blood Dr. Blood W. Murray Crane Charlestown

Anticipation Tax Note Sold to Blodget Co Boston

The town treasurer sold the $20,000 anticipation tax note to Blodget Co of Boston at 2.55 percent. Other bids included R L Day & Co at 2.85 percent Cropley McGaragle & Co 2.78 percent and H C Grafton Jr 3.10 percent plus 10 cents.

Blodget * Co. of Boston R. L. Day & Co Cropley McGaragle & Co H. C. Grafton Jr

Welch Lodge Charity Ball Wins Local Praise

The annual concert and ball of Charles A. Welch lodge A F A M in Naylor hall drew a large local crowd and visitors from Acton Concord Hudson Sudbury and nearby towns. Salem Cadet orchestra performed from 8 to 9 pm with notable cornet solos. The grand march led by gr and Mrs Ernest Greenhalghe featured about 50 couples. Dr Samuel R Garland served as floor marshal with a large supporting committee. Dancing continued until 1 am with supper served by a committee headed by Fred Hayward.

Charles A. Welch A. F A. M Salem Ernest Greenhalghe Samuel R. Garland William Rachtser William Stockwell Daniel Goodenow George B. Lawton Wilder X. Macurda Lowell H. Cram Joseph Reed George H. Gutteridge Fred Hayward James A. Bent William Hooper Robert Denniston Thomas Usher Thomas Wright

Installation of Unity circle No 4 L C A at Odd Fellows hall

Unity circle No 4 L C A held installation exercises in Odd Fellows hall Monday evening with many members present. Mrs Clara McPhail of Lowell, supreme deputy, installed officers with Miss Eva Tucker as marshal. New officers include Lena Sheridan president Kathryn Wilder vice president Margaret Keegan recording secretary Nellie Connolly financial secretary Julia Keegan treasurer Elizabeth Donahue first G Mary Murray S S Mary McEvoy C O S Alice White trustee two years James Sheridan trustee three years. Remarks were made by visiting deputy Mrs Nin. A musical program followed and a collation was served by Mrs James Sheridan Mrs Bert Sylvester Mrs Margaret Ryan Mrs Thomas Hardy and Miss Lena Sheridan.

Unity Circle L. C Odd Fellows Hall Clara McPhail Lowell Eva Tucker Marshall Lena Sheridan Kathryn Wilder Margaret Keegan Nellie Connolly Julia .Keegan Treas Margaret Ryan Thomas Hardy

What the Church Is Federation Talk at Riverside Hall

Rev. Walter J Browne schedules a Sunday gathering at Riverside hall on March 12 in support of the Federation of Catholic societies. The event aims to address growing disregard for religion and to teach what the church is and what it stands for. Everyone is invited.

Walter J. Browne Riverside Hall Federation of Catholic Societies

Wall Paper Essentials for Proper Home Decorating

A guidance piece on choosing wall coverings with emphasis on consulting knowledgeable, courteous salespeople to gain informed help for decorating a home. It stresses the value of expert advice in selecting suitable wallpapers.

STORY OF HIS CONVERSION AT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Evangelist Lew R. Smith will recount his conversion at the gospel meeting in the Congregational church this Wednesday evening. He draws large crowds wherever he speaks and the address is expected to be of vast interest to all.

Lew R. Smith

Infant Son of Sinica Dies. Burial Held

John Sinica two months old son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Sinica of 107 Main street died Friday. Burial took place Saturday afternoon at Glenwood Cemetery.

John Theodore Sinica Main St Glenwood Cemetery

Orpet Declares He Is Innocent In Wisconsin Case

Waukegan Illinois February 23 Though a coroner jury verdict tightens the law on William H Orpet held for Marian Lamberts death he reiterates confidence in innocence He will plead not guilty waive examination and await grand jury action at Lake Forest arraignment His lawyers say evidence from the inquest strengthens their case State Attorney predicts indictment Coroner says jury favors holding Orpet.

Waukegan Ill William H. Orpet Marian Lambert Orpet Lake Forest Marian Dudy Lake County Taylor

Crones in Boston Dialog Follows Poison Threat

Boston February 23. Police renew hunt for Jean Crones the self confessed soup poisoner after a taunting telephone claim from a man calling himself Crones triggered searches in Boston and New England cities including Chicago Archbishop Mundelein case.

Boston Jean‘ Crones Mundelein Chicago New England

Thousands Meet Governor McCall at Public Reception

Thousands crowded the Massachusetts state house to greet Governor McCall and Mrs. McCall in a long Hall of Flags reception. Civic, patriotic and military groups mingled with the public while heightened security followed a January dynamite bomb discovery.

Boston State House McCall Commonwealth

Bell sues over hurricane arrest of negro workers

In Galveston Texas on February 23 a suit was filed in U S district court against Major General Bell and two others on behalf of twenty six negro claimants seeking 104 813 dollars. Texas City and its board of trade are co defendants. The plaintiffs allege that after Augusts tropical hurricane they were arrested and put to work with a promise of pay while Bell commanded troops stationed there.

Galveston Texas Bell United States District Court Texas City Texas City Board of Trade Area

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Child Croup and Colds

What Children Need Now notes how weather brings sickness to many kids and cites Mrs. T Neurever of Pau Claire Wisconsin praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for curing her boy’s severe croup after other remedies failed. It claims the remedy stops grippe coughs and colds.

T Neurever Pau Claire Wis Foley Wheeler

Citrolax advertised as relief for constipation and stomach issues

Citrolax touted as best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims rapid relief from headaches and thorough flushing with no pain or nausea. Promotes a cleansed wholesome system and urges asking for Citrolax from M. B. Church successor to Johnson Pharmacy.

M. B. Church Johnson Pharmacy

Methodist Church Announces Cooperative Evangelistic Meetings

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by A Morrill Osgood omits usual services to cooperate with union evangelistic meetings at the Congregational church. Sunday school is at noon led by E Taylor and Parker, Haworth league meets at 545 p.m. with Miss Miriam Kempton as leader and the topic The Gold of God.

A. Morrill Osgood Union Evangelistic Congregational Church E. Taylor and Parker Haworth League Miriam Kempton God

Wanted large price paid for books and pamphlets

Advertises purchase of works by Longfellow Bryant Emerson Poe Hawthorne Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science titles. Seeks large libraries of books pamphlets magazines and pre 1800 almanacs and old newspapers. Autograph letters by Mrs Eddy and others of note considered. Address A Beauchamp 38 B Winchester Mass.

Longfellow Bryant Emerson Poe Hawthorne Mary Baker Eddy Mrs. Eddy Beauchamp Winchester Mass

Foley Kidney Pills Advertise Back Pain Relief

May interest you advertises Foley Kidney Pills for back and side pain relief and rheumatic aches. Includes a local pharmacy contact M. B. Church, successor to Johnson Pharmacy. Also notes W. C. T. U. meeting at the parsonage with music and a lecture titled Arrow Points.

M. B. Church Johnson Pharmacy

Local merchant to locate in town on Main Street

H. H. Young of Concord Junction, who recently sold his meat and provision business, plans to locate in this town. He will occupy a store in the block owned by Miss Elizabeth Cleary on lower Main Street.

H. H. Young Concord Junction Elizabeth Cleary Lower Main St

Married Monday union of Michael McNiff and Cath erine Noon

Michael McNiff and Cath erine Noon of Gleasanddle married Monday at St. Michael's church in Hudson. Rev. Fr. John T. Mullen officiated. Afterward the couple left for New York for a week with ride help from Frank E. McNiff. The groom is an undertaker and the bride serves as secretary in Bellevue lodge I C A.

Michael McNiff Catherine Noon Gleasanddle St. Michael's Church John T. Mullen John T. McNiff West Acton Bellevue Lodge I. C. of A

Boston Visit Attracts Local Residents And Social Events

George Slattery of State Street is visiting Boston for a few days. Miss Lillian Conroy joined Mr and Mrs F P Davis at the Odd Fellows block for the holiday in Boston. Collins' orchestra played for a firemen's dance in Mansfield last night and in Greenville New Hampshire in the afternoon.

Michael Scanlon Lawrence George McCormack & Son Main St Inez Scully William Joyce Attleboro Fred Moore Gladys Fred Jr Marlboro Charles Weaving Boston Grace Weaving Arthur Roberts The Institute of Technology Wilford Hooper Earl Brooks U.S Georgia George Clark Waltham St George Slattery State St Lillian Conroy Mrs. F. P. Davis Odd Fellows’ Block Collins’ Orchestra Mansfield Greenville N. H

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Maynard News Florence Mann Ballardvale Henry Hodges Della O'Toole Nasonville R. I Jennie O’toole Holy Name Club Odd Fellows’ Social Club Rose Nevins Theodore Wollerg Summer Hill Lodge Elsie Marland Fitchburg Margaret Brennan Front St Margaret Connolly Nuret Mae Treland St. Patrick James Murray Caroline Fastern Finnish Musical Society R. J. Lepore John Hancock Life Ins. Co Cincinnatii Maynard Lodge of Odd Fellows Associated Five Board of Assessors John W. Flood Albert EB. Larkin Michael F. Mullin Roy McCormack United Drug Co Lee Griswold Rita and Lee Jr Terryville John White Percival St. John E. Kelley Crescents of Ste “Jack Naylor Hall Geraldine Carmen Fred A. Persons Greenfield Northerntreet Railwaly Charles H. Persons Lewis Emerson Lynn James Bray Margaret Timothy Duggan John Sunderland Geo. Murphy Sadie Stitt Bent Ave Harry Parmenter Worcester William Price Frederick T. Ley Construction Co Springfield Somerville Marcella Sullivan Fitchburg Normal School Marion Masonic Hall Howard Hamblen Illeet Marty McHale Stoneham Boston Americans Murray John Murray Thomas Bell Westminster Kennel Club New York City Exchange Hall South Acton Gibbs Piano Co Gilbert M. Hawkes Brown St Walter B. Currier Cannon’s Hall Blodget CO Essentials A. J. Haynes & Co M’call Chesterfield DeLee’s Pharmacy Nason Street Rexall Maynard Louis Peel Optometrist Wood Hudson Naylor R. I. Reds R. G& Jackson Methodist Episcopal Church Pauline Bent C. H. Stanley Howard A. Wilson Ada Frisbee Jersey Butter CO Jersey Americas N. Y Campbell’s Main Street New Fowler Block Maynard, Mass Maynard Trust Co George H. Creighton H. J. Dwinell Charles E. Wheeler Treas
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